Laptop Computers and Multimedia and Presentation Software: Their Effects on Student Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology.

Siegle, Del; Foster, Theresa

Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v34 n1 p29-37 Fall 2001

Describes a study that investigated whether exposure to multimedia and presentation software on laptop computers influenced student achievement in a high school science course. Compares results with the use of traditional paper-based materials and reports that computer use had a favorable effect on students' grades. (LRW)